We balance the mind, body & soul for perfect tranquility.

Offering a place to find breakthrough mental health treatment in Northern New York.

About Us

Innovative Approach to Psychiatry

At Mind and Body Balance, we believe living a fulfilled life requires a balance of mind, body, and soul. Overlooking any one of these elements can potentially disrupt the balance, affecting the others. To achieve balance, it is important to embrace activities that enhance your wellbeing, such as regular exercise, a balanced diet, and prioritizing restorative sleep. Yet physical health is only a part of the equation.

A peaceful mind is an equally important aspect of overall wellness. Utilizing mindfulness practices, such as meditation or relaxation techniques, can help you navigate your daily life. Lastly, we must also nourish our souls by spending quality time with loved ones and immersing ourselves in our hobbies and passions. All of these activities fuel our sense of purpose and add meaning to our lives, contributing to a more balanced and satisfying existence.

Our mission at Mind Body and Balance is to guide you on this holistic path, empowering you to nurture each aspect of your well-being.

Bio

Patricia Ann Cook

Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified

Meet Patricia Ann Cook, a dedicated Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, board-certified and backed by eight years of hands-on experience in mental health.

Passionate about making a difference, Patricia started her own practice to challenge mental health stigmas and build a thriving wellness center. She's focused on reshaping the community's view of mental health treatments and aims to bring peace, rest, and happiness into each individual's life.

Practice Areas

Diagnostic and treatment of all mental health disorders

Medication Management

We use a diligent, patient-centered approach to manage your medications, taking into account your unique needs and responses to various treatments.

Behavioral Therapy

Using a variety of proven techniques, we work to reshape harmful responses to specific situations. By transforming these responses, we can significantly reduce psychological distress and alleviate psychiatric issues.

Cognitive Therapy

Our cognitive therapy aims to help you identify and remodel negative thought patterns that adversely affect your behavior and emotions. This method can empower you to regain control of your thoughts, and subsequently, your life.

Interpersonal Therapy

We focus on enhancing your interpersonal skills to help alleviate symptoms. This type of therapy fosters better communication and relationship dynamics, contributing to overall well-being.

Psychoanalysis

Through psychoanalysis, we guide you on a journey of self-discovery, unveiling unconscious impulses that shape your behavior. This deep exploration can lead to insights and personal growth.

Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

This treatment helps shed light on how your past experiences and unconscious drives shape your present emotions and actions. It's a powerful approach that can unlock deep understanding and facilitate lasting change.

"NEW" Life Coaching

A Life Coach works with clients to improve the quality of their lives. They do this by helping them identify what they are passionate about and how best to utilize those skills in a career or relationship that aligns with their passions and strengths. ***Not covered under insurance out of pocket fee***

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all sessions in-person or is telehealth available?

At Mind & Body Balance, we provide telemental health by video if needed. However, in our facility we ensure less numbers in the waiting room and a more peaceful atmosphere. If you are prescribed controlled substances in person, visits are required.

How does communication work in between sessions?

Patients can call our company number, or use our email listed below. Mind & Body Balance patients also has the option to join our Osmind Patient Portal shown at the upper right hand corner of this website. There are options with the Osmind Portal to message us, set up appointments and even pay bills.

Can I use my insurance at Mind & Body Balance?

We are currently accepting Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Aetna, MVP and Fidelis. Meanwhile, we do provide “superbills” for out-of-network reimbursement for covered services if your plan has this benefit (e.g. a PPO plan) and are happy to provide guidance regarding plan selection. Our technology partner, Osmind, can also submit these superbills to insurance companies on your behalf if your prefer. We will even do sliding scales or try to work with your insurance company to be a participating provider if needed. *** When coming for "Life Coaching" the fee is out of pocket $100/hr. or $50.00/30min.

What forms of payment does the practice accept?

We accept all major credit cards, checks, and cash.

Is Mind & Body Balance LLC separate from Patricia Ann Cook's private practice?

Mind & Body Balance LLC. is owned by Patricia Cook. However, she rents a space from this organization to operate her own personal practice out of. Mind & Body Balance LLC will continue to expanded and house other mental health professionals and services in the future.